Elastic compression garments (CG) are used for a variety of purposes in the medical and cosmetic surgical fields today. There are several types and designs, made from a range of materials, to suit ...

Engineers have developed pressure-sensing photonic fibers that they have woven into a typical compression bandage. As the bandage is stretched, the fibers change color. Using a color chart, a ...

Compression therapy involves the use of compression bandages to stimulate blood flow in limbs, thus providing added support to the circulatory system. But you need to apply the right amount of ...

A novel compression dressing made from an antibacterial substance formed from the shells of crustaceans may prevent infections in wounds. The product is described in the May issue of Radiation Physics ...

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M Skin & Wound Care Division announced today that the American Medical Association (AMA) has created a new Category I Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code ...

Lymphedema can cause swelling, discomfort and body image issues for patients with breast cancer, but nighttime compression may help reduce the effects of the complication. Wearing a compression ...

Dublin, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "U.S. Wound Care Centers Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Procedure (Debridement, HBOT, Compression Therapy, Specialized Dressing, ...